Calvert County Shamrock Showdown
March 8, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Johnson Springs Estates
1630 Old Adelina Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Put on your good luck charm and enjoy a day of family activities with live music, a petting zoo, food trucks, local artisans, breweries, a cornhole tournament, axe throwing and a moon bounce. This pet-friendly event is rain or shine.
Free | thefieryfairy.com
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 9, 1-3:30 p.m. | Downtown Annapolis
1 Main St., Annapolis, MD 21401
Celebrate the luckiest day of the year in the heart of historic Annapolis. The annual parade begins at Westgate Circle and ends at Annapolis City Dock, which features a festival for all ages. Enjoy Irish dance performances, face painting and live music.
Free | stpatricksweekend.com
St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Hunt
March 15, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | American Chestnut Land Trust
676 Double Oak Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Go on an adventurous scavenger hunt in search of “shoes with clues” based on Katherine Tegen’s book “The Story of the Leprechaun.” Once you solve the clues, earn your treasure, then enjoy festive games, crafts and more.
Free | acltweb.org
Chapman Farm St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run & Walk
March 15, 10:30 a.m. | Chapman Farm Clubhouse
1533 Chapman Road, Crofton, MD 21114
Lace up your sneakers for a fun run in Crofton with the whole family. Runners can complete two laps around the neighborhood, and walkers can enjoy a one-loop stroll. Participants have the chance to earn age group awards, and everyone is welcome to fill up on a potluck meal afterward.
$6.30 | findarace.com/us/events/chapman-farm-st-patricks-day-fun-run-and-walk
